Anatomy & Physiology II Misericordia University Lymphatics Anatomy & Physiology II Tony Serino, Ph.D. Biology Department Misericordia University
Lymphatic Circulation Drains tissue fluid (interstitial fluid) Prevents edema Filters the lymph Returns clean lymph to circulation at junction of subclavian and jugular veins
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic Capillaries
Accumulation of Lymph
Lymphatic Vessels
Lymph Drainage
Thoracic Duct
Lymph Node –filters lymph
Thymus
Tonsils Pharyngeal Tonsil (adenoids)
Spleen
Internal Spleen
Head and Cervical Lymphatics
Arm and Axillary Lymphatics
Breast Lymphatics
Leg and Inguinal Lympahtics
Colon Lymphatics